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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.72 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.72 and 101.34 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.72 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.72 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.72 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 17,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098.08/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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